This
circular walk in Wharfedale from Linton to Kilnsey offers a
variety of contrasting sights of interest. The walk starts in
the lovely village of Linton at the Fontaine Inn, crosses the
Wharfe at Linton Falls and passes through the centre of Grassington.
The path initially follows the Dales Way but diverges to go
through the Iron Age field system at Lea Green close to the
Grass Wood Nature Reserve. Directly ahead at this stage are
the exposed limestone crags at Dib Scar. Further on the limestone
overhang at Kilnsey Crag provides an exercise for serious climbers.
After refreshment at the Tennant Arms the walk continues along
Mastiles Lane, an old Roman road, and across the moorland with
panoramic views to the east over Wharfedale. A further example
of the exposed limestone is seen at Cave Scar after which a
gentle descent leads back across lush meadowland to Linton.

Distance:
10.42 miles; time required about 4 hoursFrom
Linton follow the signs to Linton Parish Church/Linton Falls.
At the Falls go over the footbridge and up the walled Sedber
Lane. Turn left at the car park and follow the signs to Town
Centre. After the Devonshire Arms and Foresters Arms turn
left up Chapel Street and then right up Bank Lane; follow
the signs to the Dales Way. On leaving Grassington the path
passes over a series of fields and stiles before reaching
the open moor.
Soon after the path diverges from the Dales Way and passes
to the right of Bastow Wood and through the ancient field
system at Lea Green. Walk towards the limestone escarpment
of Dib Scar seen to the north. The path goes to the top edge
of the wood and leads to a ladder stile. Follow the stone
wall on the right and zigzag down and then up the steep ravine.
The rocky footpath now at the base of the escarpment begins
a gentle descent through a series of gates to Conistone.
Walk through the village and just over the road bridge follow
the FP sign to Kilnsey Crag. Turn left at the road for the
Tennant Arms. (time= 2hr).Walk
up the road by the side of the pub, After about a mile take
the left-hand fork along the gravel track following Mastiles
Lane to Malham Tarn. On passing the field system and just
before the gate across the track the path bears left between
two stone walls to a gate. After about 200 yd take the grassy
path on the left uphill away from the dead straight wall and
wire fence on the right. Blue waymarkers lead the way steadily
uphill along the wide grassy track. After a gate the path
continues across the road, with Cave Scar seen on the left,
to Height Laithe. (time= 50 min)Go
through the gate and look for the stile and path on the left
to Wood Nook. The path descends through meadowland following
yellow waymarkers goes past the derelict Height House and
ends at the road after the camping site at Wood Nook. (time=
35 min)Turn
right at the road and then left into Skirethorns. Walk through
the village and find the stile on the right signposted to
Threshfield. The path goes over a series of meadows, over
a footbridge, and ends at the main road. Cross the road and
continue to Linton. The path emerges opposite the village
green and the Fontaine Inn. (time= 35 min).